The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)

€ 26,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 19,300
 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15) Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 1.8 cm shorter, 5.9 cm wider and 3.6 cm lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1995
1459
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
1706
1940
1765 mm
Width
1706 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1940 mm
1423 mm
Height
1459 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
2602
4304
4286 mm
Length
4304 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1740 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.72 %
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
89 bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
230 NM
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

168 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.38 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
9.18 kg/bhp
14.38 kg/bhp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
63 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
759 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
415 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1380 L